The public is invited to attend an April 17 reception to honor Gene Ramsey for his two decades of service on the Ottawa City Commission.

Ramsey, who began serving on the commission in 1994, also served five terms as mayor. He did not seek re-election this spring.

The public is invited to attend an April 17 reception to honor Gene Ramsey for his two decades of service on the Ottawa City Commission.

Ramsey, who began serving on the commission in 1994, also served five terms as mayor. He did not seek re-election this spring.

The reception is planned for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the city commission chambers at City Hall, 101 S. Hickory St., Ottawa.

Those who cannot attend the reception, but would like to send cards or good wishes to Ramsey, can direct such correspondence to the attention of Leslie Quillen, executive assistant to the city manager, City of Ottawa, P.O. Box 60, Ottawa KS 66067 or email lquillen@ottawaks.gov